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Moss Agate and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Moss Agate and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Jacobsite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Moss Agate and Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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